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Management of Ankle Wounds

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Abstract

The ankle region, characterized by complex bony anatomy and a particularly thin soft tissue envelope, presents a unique challenge to both orthopedic and plastic surgeons alike. Orthopedic surgeons’ responsibilities include stable bony fixation to allow healing with normal biomechanics and early participation in functional rehabilitation. Plastic surgeons must resurface the ankle with thin, pliable flaps that do not hinder shoeing or walking. The complex nature of these wounds mandates a thoughtfully planned, multidisciplinary approach to reconstruction, as any reconstructive failure may result in limb amputation.

This chapter provides a systematic overview of the management of unstable wounds of the ankle, considering various soft tissue and vascularized bony reconstructive options to restore form and function.

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  1. Reconstructive Oncology, Moffitt Cancer Center, Tampa, FL, USA

    Marten N. Basta

  2. Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Pennsylvania Health System, Philadelphia, PA, USA

    Ari M. Wes

  3. Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, USA

    Lawrence Scott Levin

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Basta, M.N., Wes, A.M., Scott Levin, L. (2023). Management of Ankle Wounds. In: Herscovici Jr., D., Anglen, J.O., Early, J.S. (eds) Evaluation and Surgical Management of the Ankle. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-33537-2_23

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